Whitney graduated from Reed College in May 2025, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience. Her research focused on neurogenesis using zebrafish as an animal model. She plans to attend medical school in the future to pursue an MD or MD/PhD, and has interests in pediatric neurosurgery and dermatology to improve clinical outcomes for patients with unrepresented and marginalized identities. In her free time, Whitney enjoys attending Pilates classes, trying new restaurants in downtown Portland, and reading books. She also writes and edits for her own fashion blog.